Mental Health

NHS Tayside Mental Health Services provide a comprehensive range of specialist care and support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges across the Tayside region. The services aim to promote mental wellbeing, early intervention, recovery, and resilience through accessible, patient-centred, and evidence-based care.

Mental Health Services in NHS Tayside cover a broad spectrum, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, crisis intervention, psychological therapies, substance misuse services, and specialist services for different populations such as children and adolescents or older adults.

The services work collaboratively with primary care, social services, voluntary organisations, and other partners to deliver integrated and holistic care pathways that address the social, psychological, and physical aspects of mental health.

Referral Guidance

Referrals to the mental health services should be directed via the appropriate clinical pathway to ensure timely assessment and management. Primary care referrers are encouraged to use established referral guidance, which includes detailed information to facilitate efficient referrals.

For further information on specific speciality referral criteria, pathways, and contact details, please see available speciality information on the left.